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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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